A person who suffers a spinal cord injury has a long road to recovery. For some, the recovery will be complete, and they’ll be able to return to their normal life activities. Others might not be so lucky and may deal with a recovery that leaves them with some...
Month: March 2020
Probate: Get help when you need it most
Having to deal with probate when you just lost a loved one is difficult. The problems you may be facing are complex, and the case could be long, drawn out and emotional. It’s important to make sure that you have the right support if your loved one’s estate goes...
Why is undue influence a problem?
One reason for estate plan challenges is undue influence. Essentially, it means that one person influenced the other to change their estate plan, and that change financially benefited the first person. Rather than just accepting that this is a problem, you may find...
Large, no-fault claims can push insurers to offer bad settlements
One of the main reasons that Michigan has a no-fault insurance law is to make certain that there is adequate financial protection in place for people after a crash that causes significant injuries. Those with spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), in...
Financial and health care powers of attorney
An estate plan contains many elements aimed at making things easier for your loved ones after your death. But there also are parts that make circumstances easier for them, and you, while you’re alive. That starts with a power of attorney, which allows someone else to...
The 3 biggest human errors on the road
It’s clear from many studies that almost every single car accident that happens only takes place because of human error. A small number of accidents do happen for other reasons, but drivers making mistakes is the most common issue. That’s part of the reason some...
Impaired driving remains a problem in Michigan
Everyone traveling on the roadways in Michigan is trusting that all drivers are going to operate their vehicles safely. One issue that continues to plague the state is impaired driving, but contrary to popular belief, this doesn’t only occur due to alcohol. It is...
Will contests impact the entire family
When a loved one passes away, their estate plan might have an executor named. This individual guides the estate through the probate process, and they have a lot of responsibility on their shoulders. One thing that some might have to deal with is an unhappy heir or...
Michigan residents can learn to spot reckless driving behaviors
We have all made a traffic error or two throughout our lives. For example, perhaps you misjudged a curve and swung out too widely. Most of the time, we can remedy the situation with no harm done. The thought of making a simple traffic mistake led our Michigan injury...
The responsibilities associated with estate administration
Scenario: Your best friend has approached you with a request to administer their estate once they have passed away. This is a great honor and it’s natural to feel good that your friend believes you are the best person to take on such an important role. You may be...